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Where does “scolithus” come from?

scolithus (English) comes from Ancient Greek σκώληξ, from Ancient Greek μορφή — shape, form; appearance; outline.

scolithus (English): A tubular structure found in Potsdam sandstone,...

Definitions

  1. A tubular structure found in Potsdam sandstone,...

Ancestry of “scolithus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekσκώληξworm
2Ancient Greekμορφήshape, form; appearance; outline
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